NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1997 GMC Jimmy engine problems

engine problem

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1997 GMC Jimmy Owner Comments

problem #6

May 142003

Jimmy

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The anti-lock brakes activated without warning, which caused the consumer to lose control of the steering, and then the engine stopped.

- Mancelona, MI, USA

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problem #5

Apr 222003

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
The vehicle stalled intermittently when accelerating or braking.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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problem #4

Jan 282001

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
I had complaints of engine knock since purchase new, dealer comment could not duplicate, finally took to another dealer and the could hear knock, dealer installed new crankshaft, vehicle still has knock in engine, also had to have radiator cleaned and coolant jug replaced due to rusty contamination, ABS causes skids at slow speeds on wet pavement

- Desoto, TX, USA

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problem #3

Aug 251998

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Pan gasket failed causing transmission to leak. Mjs

- Crystal La, IL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 111998

Jimmy

  • miles
Consumer was driving, stopped and heard noise, no steering, no warning, belt tensioner broke, causing the engine belt to come off. Dealer replaced the tensioner belt. Tensioner breaking was caused by fatigued metal. Manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Columbia, TN, USA

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problem #1

Jun 101998

Jimmy

  • miles
The engine is defective and the vehicle cuts off while driving with no notification, dealer urges to drive vehicle until it gets worse. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Ray, MI, USA

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